Category: Music
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The Bloodhound Gang – Hefty Fine
Artist: The Bloodhound Gang Title: Hefty Fine Label: Geffen Rating: 0/10 FILE UNDER: The Worst Album of the 21st Century. CORPORATE LINE: Bloodhound Gang just doesn’t give a damn. That is to say, collectively, their music reflects the motto, which is printed in every album, “No reason to live, but we like it that way.”…
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Sheryl Crow – Wildflower
Artist: Sheryl Crow Title: Wildflower Label: A&M Rating: 6.5/10 FILE UNDER: Sheryl Crow at her usual. THE GREAT: “Perfect Lie” – Crow has the key. This is similar to most of Sheryl Crow’s great songs because the hook sparkles and shines. “Good Is Good” – For anyone who thought Crow’s career was on the demise…
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Yolanda Adams – Interview
Grammy Award-winning Atlantic recording artist Yolanda Adams is back with her much-anticipated new album, DAY BY DAY. The collection-Adams’s first in nearly four years-arrives in stores today. ‘Be Blessed,’ the first single from DAY BY DAY, has been the most played single for numerous weeks at gospel radio, while its second single, ‘Someone Watching Over…
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Yolanda Adams
For Gospel legend Yolanda Adams, her stirring Elektra debut Mountain High…. Valley Low was an opportunity to bring both her inspirational vision and her wide range of influences to an audience hungry for spiritual fruit. Since her 1988 debut, the acclaimed and uplifting Just As I Am , Yolanda has been wowing gospel audiences all…
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Ryan Cabrera – You Stand Watching
Artist: Ryan Cabrera Title: You Stand Watching Label: Atlantic Rating: 6.5/10 FILE UNDER: Teenage rock-pop boy part II. CORPORATE LINE: Ryan Cabrera has quickly earned a reputation as one of the most compelling new voices on the modern pop scene. A gifted songwriter, singer, and musician, Ryan has also emerged as a captivating live performer…
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LaToya London – Love and Life
Artist: LaToya London Title: Love and Life Label: Concord Rating: 5.5/10 FILE UNDER: Ex-American Idol contestant does pop-R&B-hip-hop. CORPORATE LINE: With her stunning voice and illuminating beauty, songstress LaToya London captivated audiences across the country when she delivered show-stopping performances week-after-week on the 2004 season of the hit TV show American Idol. Now, for her…
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Ryan Cabrera – Interview
Ryan Cabrera has quickly earned a reputation as one of the most compelling new voices on the modern pop scene. A gifted songwriter, singer, and musician, Ryan has also emerged as a captivating live performer and charismatic personality, winning over a legion of devoted fans from coast to coast. Now, Ryan is back with his…
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Supergrass – Road To Rouen
Artist: Supergrass Title: Road To Rouen Label: Island Rating: 7/10 CORPORATE LINE: With Road to Rouen, the ghosts of the past have been exorcised and (sort of) laid to rest: Supergrass are ready to face their future, firmly shaking off their old frivolous, cheeky image. There are surprises at every turn, particularly for those who…
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The Ramones – Weird Tales of the Ramones
Artist: The Ramones Title: Weird Tales of the Ramones Label: Rhino Rating: 9/10 On the surface, having an extensive box set released in your honor doesn’t seem very “punk rock.” But the Ramones have long since transcended punk status, so why not be further immortalized with a comprehensive retrospective? That’s right, the Ramones are much…
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Paul McCartney – Chaos and Creation in the Backyard
Artist: Paul McCartney Title: Chaos and Creation in the Backyard Label: Capitol Rating: 6.5/10 FILE UNDER: The cute Beatle is back! CORPORATE LINE: Chaos And Creation In The Back Yard, Paul McCartney’s 20th studio recording since The Beatles, marks an end to a nearly four-year hiatus since his last studio recording, 2001’s platinum certified Driving…